Museum Of Contemporary Art Inc

Education and youth engagement moca's education department served over 750 individuals through seasonal art camps, teen after-school programs, and hands-on workshops. Approximately 1,200 students from miami-dade county public schools and local universities received free access to exhibitions, workshops, and performances. Key education initiatives included: teen art force: free after-school art foundation courses for teens, offered october through may. Summer art camp: a 10-week program for youth ages 6-13, with scholarships awarded to up to 50% of campers. Junior docents program: over 40 hours of training for w.j. Bryan elementary school students in public speaking, leadership, and career readiness. Mini makers & sunday stories: free monthly programs for children ages 1-12, combining storytelling, tours, and artmaking.

Community outreach and partnerships moca expanded its off-site programming through partnerships with local schools, libraries, and senior centers: moca at the library: weekly free art workshops for middle and high school students at north miami public library and brockway memorial library. Art workshops for seniors: monthly (and later bi-monthly) hands-on art sessions at the joe celestin center in partnership with the city of north miami's housing & social services department. Community tours: 4-6 free exhibition tours annually for local schools and community partners, with optional hands-on workshops.

Public programs and cultural events moca's free public programs fostered community dialogue and cultural appreciation: jazz at moca: monthly outdoor concerts featuring diverse jazz genres, with extended gallery hours and free admission. Conversations at moca: 3-4 annual panel discussions with artists and thought leaders. Artist & curator tours: guided tours accompanying each major exhibition. Moca also actively participated in over a dozen city of north miami events, including la gran fiesta, haitian flag day, juneteenth, earth day, and the annual tree lighting ceremony, further embedding the museum in the cultural fabric of the community.